Associate Project Cost Analyst- 10985

job summary:
Responsible for coordinating project cost analysis, controls, and schedule (P6) for team activities supporting the Project Managers (PMs), or other staff, including overseeing the cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on base and intermediate projects under direct supervision. Responsibilities include input of budgets within the AEP corporate systems, providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels, input and tracking of key performance indicators, and working collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle. This position will also include scheduling activities with our associated work plan using Primervera(P6) and Smartsheet scheduling tools. Provides communication and develops partnerships with internal and/or external customers. Depending on the business unit assigned, this position might also be responsible for the creation of work orders and having direct interface in coordinating with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.

 
location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
job type: Contract
salary: $35 - 45 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates

responsibilities:
Responsible for coordinating project cost analysis, controls, and schedule (P6) for team activities supporting the Project Managers (PMs), or other staff, including overseeing the cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to assure accurate depiction of project cost on base and intermediate projects under direct supervision. Responsibilities include input of budgets within the AEP corporate systems, providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels, input and tracking of key performance indicators, and working collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle. This position will also include scheduling activities with our associated work plan using Primervera(P6) and Smartsheet scheduling tools. Provides communication and develops partnerships with internal and/or external customers. Depending on the business unit assigned, this position might also be responsible for the creation of work orders and having direct interface in coordinating with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.

qualifications:
Basic Qualifications : No experience required with a qualified Associate's or Bachelor's degree. With a High School Diploma, a minimum of two (2) years' qualified experience.

- Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.

- Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures. Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, and project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.

Additional Requirements :

1. Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently and demonstrate organizational and planning skills, as well an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail and ability to achieve goals

2. Excellent oral and written communication skills along with a professional demeanor and commitment to customer service and teamwork.

3. Proficient in use of computer and MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

4. Team player with ability to work and collaborate well with others

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.